Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V541000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V541000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-31
Owners notified
2017-09-18

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

Safety risk

If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Durango2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.